Hangar 46

Hangar 46: Reflecting with Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the Defence Force Warrant Officer Ken Robertson, OAM.

"I'm really proud of bringing people together, learning alongside each other."

Join us in the hangar as we chat to Warrant Officer Ken Robertson, OAM, on his time as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to Chief of Defence Force, his career, and reflections.

This episode is hosted by Flight Sergeant Owen Robottom.

"I am really encouraged by the level of innovation that we see, especially within the younger ranks or the newer members."

Join us as we take the hangar to the National Convention Centre Canberra for the Air and Space Power Conference 2026 and chat to Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force Lieutenant-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet, CMM, CD.

This episode is hosted by Group Captain Jesse Laroche.
Please note: This episode of Hangar 46 was recorded at the National Convention Centre Canberra during ASPCon26, there may be background noises or a difference in audio quality.

Hangar 46: Supporting the Fight with Squadron Leader Zac Smit, Lieutenant Commander Jamie Imlay-Gillespie, and Wing Commander James Grigson.

"For those working at the tactical level, whether it's on a flight line, in a health centre, or behind the scenes in logistics, your work is critical in supporting the fight, keep it up."

Join us in the hangar as Squadron Leader Zac Smit, Headquarters Joint Operations Command, Lieutenant Commander Jamie Imlay-Gillespie, Joint Health Command, and Wing Commander James Grigson, Joint Logistics Command, discuss and breakdown 'Supporting the Fight'.

Hangar 46: Air Force Safety Month with Corporal Caitlin Russ and Flight Sergeant Owen Robottom

"You can influence from anywhere. It's not bound by rank."
Join us in the hangar as Corporal Caitlin Russ, Enlisted Aviator of the Year, and Flight Sergeant Owen Robottom, Human Performance and Safety, discuss the ‘Warfighter Mindset' as this year's Air Force Safety Month theme.

Hangar 46: Air Force Writing Award Competition Winners Flight Lieutenant Ed Betar and Corporal Matthew Thornton
"I wanted to start a conversation.”
Join us in the hangar for a chat with Flight Lieutenant Ed Betar, winner of the The Wrigley Prize, and Corporal Matthew Thornton, winner of The Margaret Clarke Award.
This episode is hosted by Squadron Leader Sacha Mondon.

Read FLTLT Betar's piece: https://ciasp.scholasticahq.com/article/137701-space-traffic-management-is-critical-for-national-security
Read CPL Thornton's piece: https://airpower.airforce.gov.au/blog/multinational-mercenaries-dangers-private-sector-operational-involvements

Submissions for the 2025 competition are now open and close December 31st 2025.

For more information: https://airpower.airforce.gov.au/contribute